Anastasia
Anastasia is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “resurrection.” It ranked #163 in the United States in 2025. From the Greek 'anastasis' meaning resurrection or rising up.
how do you pronounce Anastasia?
an-ah-STAY-zhah
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what does Anastasia mean?
The name Anastasia means “resurrection.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
From the Greek 'anastasis' meaning resurrection or rising up. The name is deeply associated with the Russian Imperial House of Romanov through Grand Duchess Anastasia, whose fate following the 1918 execution of the royal family became one of history's great mysteries.
where does the name Anastasia come from?
From the Greek anastasis, resurrection, and named for a fourth-century martyr who bore it.
the history of Anastasia
Wiktionary notes that Anastasia and its male counterpart Anastasius were originally given to children born around Eastertime in the early Christian era. Wikipedia records the name's continued popularity across Eastern Europe.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #163 |
| 2024 | #166 |
| 2023 | #166 |
| 2022 | #162 |
| 2021 | #181 |
| 2020 | #158 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
what are the nicknames and variants of Anastasia?
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Variants around the world
who are famous people named Anastasia?
- Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanova
- Anastasia (Disney animated film character)
- Anastasia Steele (Fifty Shades of Grey)
what names are similar to Anastasia?
what names go well with Anastasia?
Sibling names that share Anastasia's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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